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Fellowship Opportunities at the Institute
Ear Science Institute Australia offers an excellent learning environment for suitably qualified
and dedicated persons to contribute to the research, clinical, and educational aims of the Institute.
Listed below are the details of two fellowships available with the Institute.
Clinical Fellowship in Otology and Skull-base Surgery
Research Fellowship in Ear and Skull-base Surgery
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Clinical Fellowship in Otology
and Skull Base Surgery
Ear Science Institute Australia,
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), and St John of God Hospital (SJOG)
The Fellowship in Otolaryngology at Ear Science Institute Australia and
Department of Otolaryngology Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital provides a broad experience for surgeons
who will assume leadership positions in academic centres and hospitals throughout
the world. The position concentrates on specialised surgery involving the ear,
skull base, vestibular system and inner ear. There is also an opportunity to be
involved in an active head and neck oncology programme, rhinology and general otolaryngology.
The Fellow's responsibilities include junior surgeon education, clinical
responsibilities, administration and managerial tasks. A high level of academic
scholarship is expected through familiarity with relevant literature. The
Fellowship is administered by Professor Marcus Atlas, Professor of Otolaryngology
at The University of Western Australia.
Ear Science Institute Australia and Affiliated Hospitals
Ear Science Institute Australia is a clinical, research, and education institute
dedicated to the investigation and treatment of hearing and ear disorders. The major
hospitals involved in clinical care are Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and St John of
God Hospital, Subiaco. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is
accredited with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. The hospital deals with all
sub-specialities in otolaryngology and has an otolaryngology training programme. The
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Australia, is based at Sir Charles
Gairdner Hospital. St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, was established in 1897 and
is one of Australia's leading private hospitals with 485 beds and a full range of
on-site specialty diagnostic services.
Fellowships in Otology and Skull Base Surgery
The Fellowship experience is gained primarily in the offices, operating theatres and
clinics of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. SCGH has a University affiliation and carries
out a wide range of otolaryngology surgery. Complicated acoustic tumour, skull base and
ear surgery is regularly performed at SCGH and SJOG. In addition, a Head and Neck
Oncology clinic and surgery is carried once a week at SCGH. The Fellow will also be
involved in the management of private patients at St John of God Hospital.
Surgery is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with two days set aside for active clinical or basic research.
The Fellow will be expected to attend regular Continuous Medical Education programmes
including meetings involving diagnostic radiology, pathology and administrative matters.
The Fellow will also be expected to be involved in clinical research programmes, submit
clinical papers, and abstracts to appropriate venues for presentation and publication.
Funding for ongoing interests and projects may be obtainable. A sophisticated Audio-visual
Unit provides expertise in the production of videos, posters and presentations. The Fellow
will be involved in undergraduate medical teaching and in otolaryngology trainee
education.
A busy audiology and vestibular function unit is part of the Department. Cochlear
implantation, both adult and children, is an important and growing unit within the
Department. Newer, implantable hearing aids are now being utilised along with other implantable devices. The Fellow is
expected to familiarise him or herself with this unit and provide ongoing education to a
University-based audiology programme.
Duration and Funding
The Fellowship is of 6-12 months duration. Funding is provided by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
and details are available as requested. The arrangement of transportation,
housing and relocation are the responsibility of the selected applicant but Sir Charles
Gairdner Hospital administrative staff are available to assist.
Selection Process
The selection process for applicants will consist of:
Applicant assessment and ranking - a short-list of applicants will be determined after
assessment of CVs
Reference reports will be requested on short-listed applicants only
An interview will be required, but often will be made by telephone in cases where the
applicant is overseas or out of Perth
Application Process
The Fellowship is available to qualified trainees in the specialty of otolaryngology - head
and neck surgery - from around the world. Overseas Fellows are welcome. Such individuals
shall have completed training. More detailed information will be made available upon
successful application to the Fellowship.
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To apply
please email a copy of
your current CV to
[email]
CV Detail Requirements (pdf)
Other Important Information:
Overseas applicants maybe required to have sat relevant English Language
Examinations for Medical Board registration.
Further information can be found at
http://www.medicalboard.com.au/pdfs/NationalEngLangPolicy.pdf.
The IELTS (or approved equivalent) Test Report will be
requested upon successful application to the Fellowship.
Information for Overseas Trained Doctors
The following link provides information for doctors who obtained their primary medical qualification
outside of Australia and are interested in working as doctors in Western Australia.
http://www.overseasdoctors.health.wa.gov.au/home/
WARNING... This link is to an external resource and will take you out of the Ear Science Institute Australia website.
Further Information:
[Source ENT News].
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Research Fellowship in Ear
and Skull-base Surgery
Ear Science Centre, University of Western Australia
Ear Science Centre, University of Western Australia provides
research fellowships for surgeons who will assume leadership positions in academic centres and
hospitals throughout the world. The Fellowship is at present unfunded and this will be the
responsibility of the applicant. The Fellow will be involved in existing or new research projects,
which in conjunction with the University need be considered for
enrolment for a higher degree.
These fellowships will be suitable for surgeons who wish to continue previous research work, or
outstanding trainees who would like to add a research component to their clinical training.
These one or two year fellowships are administered by Professor Marcus Atlas, the Professor of
Otolaryngology at The University of Western Australia. The ESIA is a clinical, research and
education institute dedicated to the investigation and treatment of hearing and ear disorders.
Other Important Information
Useful information on clinical fellowships in Australia is available here [Source ENT News].
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